Box 3
Contains 29 Results:
Letters of Support: Cardinal McIntyre, 1964 June-December
DuBay's criticism of Cardinal McIntyre in 1964 drew praise from parishioners and human relations advocates, who believed that the Roman Catholic church's silence on issues pertaining to race relations contradicted the church's core values. Included in the files are several typed and handwritten letters addressed to DuBay that commend the priest for his actions against the church establishment and thank him for his commitment to racial equality.
Letters of Condemnation: Racist, 1964 June-December, 1965 February
Letters of Condemnation: Catholic, 1964 June, 1965 April-August, 1966 April-July
After he publicly denounced Cardinal McIntyre, DuBay received an onslaught of letters and postcards from Roman Catholic parishioners, many of whom criticized the priest for failing to respect the church hierarchy. The files include these letters and postcards, as well as several article clippings that discuss the DuBay/McIntyre conflict.
Catholic Human Relations Council and Catholics United for Racial Equality, 1964 February-1965 December, 1966 October-November, 1967 January-November
Legal Matters, 1965-1967
Letters: Saturday Evening Post Article, 1965-1966
Letters from Priests, 1964-1968
Letters Regarding Priests Union, 1966-1967
Letters (Favorable), 1964-1968
After his suspension from the priesthood in 1966, which gained national attention, DuBay received correspondence from both parishioners and the general public that offered words of encouragement. The files include letters and postcards addressed to DuBay in support of his actions and his progressive vision for the Roman Catholic church.
Correspondence: Personal, 1963-1969
The files contain correspondence exchanged between DuBay and his personal acquaintances, both before and after his suspension from the clergy by Cardinal McIntyre. Included are letters and postcards addressed to DuBay about a variety of topics, including his priesthood, his perception of the church, his discipline by the Cardinal, and his personal life.